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Nov 10, 20232 min read

EU Commission Recommends Membership Negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova

The European Commission has recommended the initiation of EU membership negotiations with Ukraine, designating it as an official EU...

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UK Parliamentary Committee Launches Inquiry into EU Entry/Exit System and Border Implications

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Nov 9, 20232 min read

UK Parliamentary Committee Launches Inquiry into EU Entry/Exit System and Border Implications

The European Scrutiny Committee of the United Kingdom Parliament has initiated a new inquiry focused on the European Union's Entry/Exit...

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Visa Applications to European Countries Surged in 2022: Top Nationalities Revealed

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Nov 8, 20232 min read

Visa Applications to European Countries Surged in 2022: Top Nationalities Revealed

In 2022, European countries saw a significant increase in visa applications, with France being the primary recipient of these requests,...

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Slovenia Extends Border Controls with Croatia and Hungary Amid Security Concerns

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Nov 7, 20232 min read

Slovenia Extends Border Controls with Croatia and Hungary Amid Security Concerns

Slovenian authorities have announced an extension of the temporarily introduced border controls with Croatia and Hungary, with the...

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Storm Ciaran Disrupts Travel Plans Between the UK and Europe

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Nov 6, 20232 min read

Storm Ciaran Disrupts Travel Plans Between the UK and Europe

Storm Ciaran has thrown travel plans into disarray for many individuals traveling between the UK and Europe. The disruption is expected...

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Slovakia Deploys Forces to Halt Irregular Migration Along Hungary Border

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Nov 3, 20232 min read

Slovakia Deploys Forces to Halt Irregular Migration Along Hungary Border

Slovakia's newly formed government, led by Prime Minister Robert Fico, has announced a significant deployment of police officers and...

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Controversy Surrounds Portuguese Golden Visa Program's Connection to Russian Oligarchs

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Nov 2, 20232 min read

Controversy Surrounds Portuguese Golden Visa Program's Connection to Russian Oligarchs

Sixteen individuals closely connected to Russian President Vladimir Putin have acquired Portuguese citizenship through the country's...

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FAI Seeks Assurance for Pending Investor Program Applications

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Nov 1, 20232 min read

FAI Seeks Assurance for Pending Investor Program Applications

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has sought assurances from the Irish government regarding the fate of its applications under...

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Ecuador Leads South American Visa Applications in 2022

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Oct 31, 20232 min read

Ecuador Leads South American Visa Applications in 2022

Ecuadorians took the lead among South American nationals seeking visas in 2022, comprising 34.7% of all applications, which totaled...

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Danish Government Enforces Mandatory Work and Internships for Social Support Recipients

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Oct 30, 20232 min read

Danish Government Enforces Mandatory Work and Internships for Social Support Recipients

The Danish government has recently passed a law mandating that individuals receiving social support benefits must participate in...

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Chinese Tourists' Travel Preferences Shift Towards Malta and Portugal for Autumn 2023

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Oct 27, 20231 min read

Chinese Tourists' Travel Preferences Shift Towards Malta and Portugal for Autumn 2023

Chinese tourists are increasingly choosing Malta and Portugal as travel destinations for autumn 2023, indicating a growing interest in...

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Turkey Leads Asian Visa Applications in Europe for 2022, While China's Numbers Decline

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Oct 26, 20232 min read

Turkey Leads Asian Visa Applications in Europe for 2022, While China's Numbers Decline

Turkey has emerged as the leading country in terms of visa applications from the entire Asian continent for the year 2022, constituting...

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Germany's Dual Citizenship Law Approved in Bundesrat, Easing Citizenship Process for Foreigners

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Oct 25, 20232 min read

Germany's Dual Citizenship Law Approved in Bundesrat, Easing Citizenship Process for Foreigners

Germany's dual citizenship law, which enables applicants to hold dual citizenship with their original nationality, has been successfully...

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Chinese Nationals Lead Schengen Visa Applications in Germany Despite Pandemic Challenges

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

Chinese Nationals Lead Schengen Visa Applications in Germany Despite Pandemic Challenges

Despite a notable decline in the number of visa applications from Chinese nationals in 2021, they have still secured the top position for...

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ETIAS Launch Date Officially Postponed to Spring 2025, EU Council Confirms

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

ETIAS Launch Date Officially Postponed to Spring 2025, EU Council Confirms

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) launch date has been officially postponed to spring 2025, according to...

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Portugal's Ending of Tax Scheme Spurs Digital Nomad Rush

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Oct 20, 20232 min read

Portugal's Ending of Tax Scheme Spurs Digital Nomad Rush

Upcoming tax law changes and the discontinuation of Portugal's Non-habitual Residence (NHR) scheme for new entrants in 2024 are expected...

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Germany Enforces Permanent Border Controls Amid Rising Migration

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Oct 19, 20232 min read

Germany Enforces Permanent Border Controls Amid Rising Migration

Germany's Interior Ministry is gearing up to institute permanent border controls along its frontiers with Poland, Czechia, and...

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Morocco Tops List of Schengen Visa Applications in Africa

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Oct 18, 20232 min read

Morocco Tops List of Schengen Visa Applications in Africa

Morocco has emerged as the leading African nation in terms of Schengen visa applications for 2022, with a total of 423,201 applications...

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UK Launches ETA for Qatari Visitors, Expanding to Gulf States and EU

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Oct 17, 20232 min read

UK Launches ETA for Qatari Visitors, Expanding to Gulf States and EU

The United Kingdom is gearing up to introduce the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visitors from Qatar. The ETA system is...

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Poland and Czechia Extend Border Controls with Slovakia Amid Migrant Influx

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Oct 16, 20231 min read

Poland and Czechia Extend Border Controls with Slovakia Amid Migrant Influx

Poland and Czechia have announced an extension of border controls with Slovakia until November 2, as part of efforts to curb the influx...

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